The UAB Blazers (10-5, 2-0 CUSA) will be at the Thomas Assembly Center to clash with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (11-5, 1-2 CUSA) in a CUSA matchup. Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
UAB Blazers at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Bulldogs defeated the Wichita State Shockers 71-58, while the Blazers beat the Mercer Bears 75-67.
UAB played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.537 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8. For those same stats, Mercer had marks of 0.322 and 25.6, respectively. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.460 vs. 0.204) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 vs. 22.9). Amorie Archibald put together a solid game for Louisiana Tech with 14 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, UAB rallied around Zack Bryant, who had 12 points and five assists.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Bulldogs won the most recent contest 73-60. The Bulldogs’ 12.2 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Blazers, who had a mark of 20.0. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The offensive glass could be a major edge for UAB in this battle. The Blazers are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 26th in offensive rebounding percentage at 36.0 percent. Meanwhile, Louisiana Tech ranks 189th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 71.7 percent.
UAB Blazers at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – UAB, ATS Winner – UAB, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UAB ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Louisiana Tech ranks 150th (13.8).
- The Bulldogs rank 128th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while the Blazers rank 142nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 62nd in blocks per game (4.1) while UAB ranks 64th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- The Blazers rank 21st in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while the Bulldogs rank 93rd (33.9).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 45th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while UAB ranks 82nd (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Blazers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 5.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (5.1 below their season average).
